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The Ghost Story Book Club

Adam Z. Robinson
Ghost Stories
Christmas
A View From a Hill
The Haunting Of Hill House
Spiritualism
The Signalman
Don't Look Now
Shirley Jackson
Grief
Horror Genre
Paranormal Psychology
M.R. James
Playing With Fire
Arthur Conan Doyle
The Treasure Of Abbot Thomas
The Ash Tree
MR. James
Christmas Horror Movies
Daphne Du Maurier
Psychological Thriller

Welcome to The Ghost Story Book Club. Each episode, along with a special guest, writer and host Adam Z. Robinson discusses the ghost story genre and looks at a different classic ghost story. Authors include: M.R. James, E. Nesbit, Edith Wharton, Edgar Allen Poe, Algernon Blackwood, E.F Benson and many more. You can email your thoughts on the stories to: theghoststorybookclub@gmail.com and follow o... more

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In our 2025 Christmas Special - join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Mike Muncer in this episode (recorded live on Zoom on 9 December 2025) as we discuss two classic BBC Ghost Story for Christmas films, 'Stigma' (1974) and 'Number 13' (2006)

Mi... more

In Series 5, Episode 10 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Jenn Ashworth, as we discuss 'The Breakthrough' by Daphne Du Maurier.

Jenn Ashworth was born in Preston and studied at Cambridge and Manchester. Her novels include Ghosted: A Love Sto... more

In Series 5, Episode 9 join me, Adam Z. Robinson, and my guest, Dr Emily Vincent, as we discuss 'Playing with Fire' by Arthur Conan Doyle.

Dr Emily Vincent is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in English Literature at the University of Birmingham. As ... more

In this BONUS episode, I'm inviting you to join us for the live-streamed Christmas Special of The Ghost Story Book Club on Tuesday 9 December. Book your place here: gsbcxmas2025.eventbrite.com/

My guest will be Mike Muncer (The Evolution of... more

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Recent Guests

Jenn Ashworth
Novelist and professor of writing at Lancaster University
Lancaster University
Episode: 'The Breakthrough' by Daphne Du Maurier with Jenn Ashworth
Dr. Emily Vincent
Postdoctoral research fellow specializing in English Literature
University of Birmingham
Episode: 'Playing with Fire' by Arthur Conan Doyle with Dr. Emily Vincent.
Leon Craig
Author of "The Decadence" and "Parallel Hells"
Episode: 'The Mezzotint' by M.R. James with Leon Craig
Brontë Schiltz
Writer, journalist, and PhD candidate researching the television Gothic
Manchester Metropolitan University
Episode: 'A Wicked Voice' by Vernon Lee with Brontë Schiltz
Catherine Spooner
Academic, writer and poet
Episode: LIVE EPISODE: Night of the Demon and M.R. James with Brontë Schiltz
Adam Farrer
A writer, lecturer, and editor based in Manchester.
Episode: 'In the Tube' by E.F. Benson with Adam Farrer
Andrew Michael Hurley
Award-winning author and writer known for his works in the ghost story genre.
Author of 'The Loney', 'Devil's Day', and 'Saltwash'
Episode: 'A View from a Hill' by M.R. James with Andrew Michael Hurley
Evelyn Hollow
Scottish writer and paranormal psychologist
Author of 'Atlas Of Paranormal Places'
Episode: 'The Haunting of Hill House' by Shirley Jackson: with Evelyn Hollow
Colin Walsh
Award-winning author known for his short stories and debut novel KALA.
Episode: 'Don't Look Now' by Daphne Du Maurier: with Colin Walsh

Host

Adam Z. Robinson
Host and writer deeply engaged in the ghost story genre, facilitating discussions with various literary guests and providing insights into the thematic elements of ghost stories.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 92 ratings
  • A must listen kind of show!

    Oh how i love your Xmas specials! I’ve spent several Christmas nights with you and your holiday guest … and other nights with your other episodes. Just a WONDEFUL series that has turned me onto so many ghost stories that I’ve missed as someone who grew up in America! It’s like a warm, kind friend to have in my pocket for a great story rec or recap. I wish this show could go on forever!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cinderelochka
    United States2 years ago
  • Hauntings and Fun

    This podcast is amazing! If you’re a fan of ghostly fiction this is for you! Adam has some great interviews with various celebrities as they discuss different ghost stories. The conversations are fascinating and the guests he’s had on the show are really interesting. I’ve learned a lot more about the different stories and guest on the show and my TBR list is growing because of it. Adam’s a very talented host, and performer for that matter, and his knowledge on the subject is amazing. He knows hi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ghostsofme
    United States2 years ago
  • So glad to see this podcast back again

    I’ve listened to all the old episodes, enjoyed them enormously and discovered new writers and stories in the process. Hadn’t come across Robert Aickman before, creepiest author of them all!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jumpergrandma
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Brilliant podcast

    A must for horror fans and lovers of ghost stories

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chris1noise
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • A Hauntingly good time

    Love this show and all the great conversations. Really appreciate how knowledgeable the host and guests are about the different stories, I learn something even when it’s a story I’ve read multiple times. Also a great way to learn about new to you stories and authors.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MichaelDM19
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners find the discussions engaging and insightful, often appreciating the host's knowledge and the guests' expertise.
Many reviewers express a deep admiration for the podcast, highlighting it as a significant discovery for fans of ghost stories and horror fiction.
The conversational style is frequently praised for making complex literary themes accessible to a wider audience.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#208
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Apple Podcasts
#220
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Apple Podcasts
#236
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'A View from a Hill' by M.R. James with Andrew Michael Hurley
Q: Was Baxter's character modeled after any specific writing type?
Yes, Baxter is an amateur archaeologist who struggles with the perception of his intelligence and ambition.
'A View from a Hill' by M.R. James with Andrew Michael Hurley
Q: What are some influences of M.R. James' writing on your work?
James has been instructional in how to create a vivid sense of place and atmosphere, influencing how I write about settings in my stories.
'A View from a Hill' by M.R. James with Andrew Michael Hurley
Q: What is the novel 'Saltwash' about?
It's about two pen pals and cancer patients visiting a seaside town hotel where they confront their guilt and pasts.
'Honeysuckle Cottage' by P.G. Wodehouse: with Julia Armfield
Q: How does 'Honeysuckle Cottage' fit within Wodehouse's broader work?
It's uniquely parodic yet retains core themes seen in his other writings, tackling masculinity and romantic influences humorously.
'Honeysuckle Cottage' by P.G. Wodehouse: with Julia Armfield
Q: Can you tell us about your experience writing 'Private Rites'?
It's set in a climate-disrupted future where characters navigate familial grief under apocalyptic conditions.

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The content focuses on exploring the ghost story genre through in-depth discussions of classic tales, featuring a variety of celebrated authors such as M.R. James, E.F. Benson, and Edith Wharton. Each episode includes insightful conversations with guests, who often bring their unique expertise to enhance the literary analysis. Listeners can expect lively dialogues that interweave personal anecdotes, historical context, and thematic explorations, accompanied by a passion for the supernatural and the craft of storytelling. The format is likely to appeal to both avid readers and casual fans of horror and literature alike, creating a welcoming environment for enthusiasts of ghost story narratives.

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Recent guests on The Ghost Story Book Club include:

1. Jenn Ashworth
2. Dr. Emily Vincent
3. Leon Craig
4. Brontë Schiltz
5. Catherine Spooner
6. Adam Farrer
7. Andrew Michael Hurley
8. Evelyn Hollow

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